Autodesk Simplified Upgrade Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions for Customers
Table of Contents
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What is Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing? ........................................................... 1

2.
How is Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing different from the way Autodesk sells
upgrades and cross-grades today?........................................................................................ 1
3.

When will simplified upgrade pricing take effect? ..................................................... 2

4.

Why is Autodesk making this change? ....................................................................... 2

5.
Will there be any sales promotions if I upgrade before the Autodesk upgrade andretirement changes go into effect?........................................................................................ 26.

Who is affected by simplified upgrade pricing? ......................................................... 3

7.
Does the new simplified upgrade pricing affect Autodesk Subscription
customers? ............................................................................................................................... 3
8.

What Autodesk products are affected by simplified upgrade pricing? .................... 3

9.
I have an Autodesk 2007, 2008, and/or 2009 product license. Do I have toupgrade now?........................................................................................................................... 3
11. Will there be any price exceptions made after simplified upgrade pricing goes
into effect?................................................................................................................................ 3
12. How does the introduction of simplified upgrade pricing affect the Autodesk
Retirement Program and Autodesk Legacy Program? ......................................................... 4
13. Does Autodesk plan on completely eliminating upgrades and cross-grades in thefuture?....................................................................................................................................... 4
14. Do I have to upgrade to the same product, or can I upgrade to another Autodesk
product? .................................................................................................................................... 4
15.

Whom do I contact if I have a question about Autodesk Simplified Pricing? ......... 4

1. What is Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing?
After March 16, 2010, Autodesk will introduce a new, streamlined upgrade pricing modelthat changes how Autodesk prices upgrades, cross-grades, and retroactive Subscriptionfees.
2. How is Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing different from the way Autodesk
sells upgrades and cross-grades today?
Today, upgrade and cross-grade prices and retroactive Subscription fees vary dependingon which software release you are upgrading from. After March 16, 2010, upgrade andcross-grade prices and retroactive Subscription fees from the three previous software
releases will be priced at 50 percent of a full license, no matter which release you are using
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3. When will simplified upgrade pricing take effect?
The last day to upgrade from Autodesk® 2007, 2008, and 2009 products with the current
pricing model is March 15, 2010. The new simplified upgrade pricing model will go intoeffect after March 16, 2010.
4. Why is Autodesk making this change?
We are streamlining our upgrade pricing based on feedback from customers and resellers
that the current pricing model is too complex and no longer meets the needs of most of ourcustomers.
More and more of our customers are choosing Autodesk Subscription as the mostconvenient and cost-effective way to keep their Autodesk software up-to-date. Customers
tell us they prefer the budget and upgrade predictability of Autodesk Subscription. They
also cite other advantages over traditional upgrades:The option to continue running previous versions of your software so there’s nointerruption to your project flow
Hassle-free and flexible licensing so you can use your Autodesk software in the office orat home (on selected products)
Web support from Autodesk technical experts
Self-paced training to help extend your Autodesk software skills
Incremental product enhancements (on selected products) to increase yourfunctionality between upgrades

For customers without Autodesk Subscription, simple, streamlined upgrade pricing should
help make it easier for you to plan and budget your software upgrades. You will pay thesame price—50 percent of a full license—to upgrade to the current release from any of thethree previous versions, which means you can move when you’re ready.
5. Will there be any sales promotions if I upgrade before the Autodesk simplified
pricing and retirement changes go into effect?
Yes. For a limited time Autodesk will provide discounted pricing on eligible* upgrades,cross-grades, and retroactive Subscription fees from 2007, 2008, and 2009 products.
The Autodesk Upgrade and Retirement Program promotion is a multiphase program forcustomers using Autodesk 2007, 2008, and 2009 product releases who want to move tothe latest Autodesk software release.
The following is an outline of the promotional offer:
Without Autodesk
Subscription(UpgradeableProducts Only)

PhasePromo Dates

With Autodesk
Subscription

Phase 1

Offer expired July 17, 2009

30% off SRP

20% off SRP

Phase 2

July 18October 16, 2009

20% off SRP

15% off SRP

Phase 3October 17January 15, 2010

10% off SRP

N/A* Upgrades and cross-grades from AutoCAD LT 2007, 2008, 2009 software are not eligible
for this sales promotion

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Only the product price is discounted; the Subscription price is not discounted. Customers
holding licenses of upgradeable products are eligible to purchase upgrades and crossgrades without Autodesk Subscription; however, discount pricing may not be available.
Customers purchasing retroactive Subscription for Subscription-only products are required
to purchase Autodesk Subscription. The list of participating products and promotionalterms and conditions may vary by location. Please contact your Autodesk Authorized
Reseller to discuss your options or to request a quote.
6. Who is affected by simplified upgrade pricing?
This change affects customers, who purchase Autodesk software without Autodesk ®
Subscription, including:Customers holding upgradeable and Subscription-only 2007, 2008, and 2009 productlicenses without Autodesk Subscription
Customers who purchase new Autodesk software without Autodesk Subscription

7. Does the new simplified upgrade pricing affect Autodesk Subscription
customers?
No, this pricing change does not affect customers holding software licenses with Autodesk
Subscription. Autodesk Subscription customers will continue to receive software upgrades
as long as they continue to renew their Subscription.
8. What Autodesk products are affected by simplified upgrade pricing?
Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing affects all Autodesk products.
9. I have an Autodesk 2007, 2008, and/or 2009 product license. Do I have toupgrade now?
You do not have to upgrade right now. However, for the best pricing, Autodesk isencouraging all customers currently holding eligible upgradeable and Subscription-only
licenses of Autodesk 2007, 2008, and 2009 software to move to the latest release and add
Autodesk Subscription by March 15, 2010.
Customers holding Autodesk® 2008 and Autodesk® 2009 software licenses who do not
upgrade, or who upgrade without adding Autodesk Subscription, will still be able topurchase upgrades or cross-grades to the latest release after March 16, 2010, via the newsimplified upgrade pricing model.
Customers holding Autodesk 2007 software licenses have until March 15, 2010, to upgrade
to the current release. Autodesk will no longer sell upgrades from Autodesk 2007 software
after March 16, 2010.
10.Why should I purchase Autodesk Subscription?
Autodesk Subscription is the most convenient and cost-effective way for you to keep yourAutodesk software up-to-date. For more information about Autodesk Subscription, contact
your Autodesk Authorized Reseller or visit www.autodesk.com/subscription.
11.Will there be any price exceptions made after simplified upgrade pricing goes
into effect?
No. Customers who do not upgrade by March 15, 2010, will only be able to upgrade or
cross-grade to the latest release via simplified upgrade pricing.

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12.How does the introduction of simplified upgrade pricing affect the Autodesk
Retirement Program and Autodesk Legacy Program?
Autodesk simplified upgrade pricing will not affect the retirement or legacy program.
Autodesk will continue to retire upgrades from older product releases as new products areintroduced.
13.Does Autodesk plan on completely eliminating upgrades and cross-grades in
the future?
No, Autodesk does not currently have any plans to eliminate upgrades or cross-grades ormake Autodesk Subscription mandatory. While most of our customers prefer the budgetand upgrade predictability of Autodesk Subscription, we understand that this may not be
the right choice for everyone. Autodesk will continue to offer a variety of pricing options to
help customers move to the latest release when they are ready.
14.Do I have to upgrade to the same product, or can I upgrade to another
Autodesk product?
You can upgrade to the latest release of the same product or cross-grade to the latest
release of an Autodesk industry-specific software product. For example, you may crossgrade from AutoCAD® software to Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software.
15.Whom do I contact if I have a question about Autodesk Simplified Pricing?
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your Autodesk
Authorized Reseller.

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